Raj's Spanish Cafe, Indian Museum
20 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/kolkata·26 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Raj's Spanish Cafe near the Indian Museum is a relaxed, unpretentious spot that most commenters recommend, particularly for desserts like the tiramisu and affogato, with one diner also praising the wood-fired pizza and another the calzone. One commenter says it is a chill place where groups can stay for hours, and three commenters find it affordable, though one diner strongly disagrees and calls it overpriced. A few diners find it overhyped, with disappointing pizza, pasta and tres leches, one calls it the worst cafe in Kolkata, and one commenter feels crowding hurts the service. One commenter also says it is hard to find and better with friends than on a date.
Address
Raj's Spanish Cafe, 7, Sudder St, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tiramisu, Affogato, Wood fired pizza
- Best for
- Groups, Desserts
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
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Was a fan of this older cafe, but it's so packed that service suffers, making newer cafes appealing by comparison.
One diner finds it expensive and overhyped, with pasta they consider below standard.
Suggests it as a cheap cafe option.
Visited after influencer hype; disliked the pizza but thought the tiramisu was great.
Warned others off after a bad experience.
Lists it as the continental food option to try in Kolkata.
Recommends it for those who like old charm.
Suggests it as a fun hangout and praises its tiramisu.
Recommends trying the affogato there, calling the cafe underrated.
Agrees the affogato and wood-fired pizza are pretty good.
Suggests trying Raj Spanish Cafe when asked for a place serving a big fry-up breakfast.
Says ambience is chill and aesthetic, not fancy but good for adda; coffee, pizza and calzone are good.
Suggests trying the pizzas, chocolate souffle and tiramisu there.
Lists it among places for desserts
Tried it and found it really good.
Suggests this cafe as the cafe option for someone wanting a good place to eat on Park Street.
Calls it affordable, quiet, with nice ambience.
Recommends the cafe and says its tiramisu is good.
Suggests visiting this cafe if possible during the trip.
Calls it the worst cafe in all of Kolkata.
Calls the tiramisu a must-try.
Suggests this cafe as a place to sit and chat.
Suggests trying this cafe next.
Hard to find and not ideal for a date; better with a group of friends.
A commenter recommends this Sudder Street cafe located near the Indian Museum.
Recommends it as a pizza option.
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